Red Curry Tofu with Fall Vegetables

Red curry paste--a flavorful mix of chiles, lemongrass, ground shrimp, and more--is one of the great creations of the Thai kitchen. And it's available in jars, making it possible to cook this complex-tasting dish in just a half-hour.

Preparation

1. Wrap tofu in a towel, place a cutting board and a few cans or other weights on top, and weight 10 minutes to squeeze out excess water. Cut tofu into thick strips.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu and sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tofu begins to brown, 3 minutes. Add shallot and cook until tofu and shallot are browned, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl.

3. Reserve 1/4 cup coconut milk; add the rest to pan, along with curry paste, lime leaves, bell pepper, and squash. Stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until squash is tender, about 10 minutes.

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